The Language of the Modes: Studies in the History of Polyphonic Modality (Criticism and Analysis of Early Music)
Editorial ROUTLEDGE
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- Editorial ROUTLEDGE
- ISBN13 9781138870338
- ISBN10 1138870331
- Tipus Llibre
- Pàgines 336
- Any Edició 2005
- Idioma Anglès
The Language of the Modes: Studies in the History of Polyphonic Modality (Criticism and Analysis of Early Music)
Editorial ROUTLEDGE
Espanya peninsular
Detalls del llibre
The Language Of The Modes Provides A Study Of Modes In Early Music Through Eight Essays, Each Dealing With A Different Aspects Of Modality. The Volume Codifies All Known Theoretical References To Mode, All Modally Ordered Musical Sources, And All Modally Cyclic Compositions. For Many Music Students And Listeners, The Language Of The Modes Is A Deep Mystery, Accustomed As We Are To Centuries Of Modern Harmony. Wiering Demystifies The Modal World, Showing How Composers And Performers Were Able To Use This Structure To Create Compelling And Beautiful Works. This Book Will Be An Invaluable Source To Scholars Of Early Music And Music Theory. In Early Music Through Eight Essays, Each Dealing With A Different Aspects Of Modality. It Codifies All Known Theoretical References To Mode, All Modally Ordered Musical Sources, And All Modally Cyclic Compositions. This Book Will Be An Invaluable Source To Scholars Of Early Music.